# Google might give Pixel 11a a newer processor

A leak suggests Google may not use an older chipset in the upcoming Pixel 11a, contradicting earlier expectations of a downgraded processor. This could result in better performance and longer software support for the mid-range phone, making it more competitive.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/967612/google-pixel-11a-tensor-g6-leak) — 2026-07-18T14:25:08-04:00
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/971041/google-confirms-pixel-11-price-hike) — 2026-07-25T14:13:36-04:00
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/973249/pixel-11-pro-fold-buds-watch-leaks-google-launch-event) — 2026-07-30T12:57:39-04:00
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/973889/google-pixel-tag-item-tracker) — 2026-07-31T14:27:24-04:00